[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 21, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20742-20743]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-08234]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: 
2022-2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Nomination Form

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation 
for the Arts and the Humanities.

ACTION: Submission for OMB Review, comment request.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the 
following information collection has been submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act. This program helps to ensure that 
requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden 
(time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are 
clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on 
respondents can be properly assessed. This Notice proposes the 
clearance of the web-based National Medal for Museum and Library 
Service Nomination Form. A copy of the proposed information collection 
request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in 
the ADDRESSES section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
ADDRESSES section below on or before May 22, 2021.
    OMB is particular interested in comments that help the agency to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses).

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed 
information collection requests should be sent within 30 days of 
publication of this Notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find 
this particular information collection request by selecting ``Institute 
of Museum and Library Services'' under ``Currently Under Review;'' then 
check ``Only Show ICR for Public Comment'' checkbox. Once you have 
found this information collection request, select ``Comment,'' and 
enter or upload your comment and information. Alternatively, please 
mail your written comments to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for Education, Office of Management 
and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or call (202) 395-7316.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Connie Bodner, Ph.D., Director of 
Grants Policy and Management, Office of Grants Policy and Management, 
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW, 
Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Dr. Bodner can be reached by 
telephone at 202-653-4636, or by email at [email protected]. Office 
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing (TTY users) 
can contact IMLS via Federal Relay at 800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Institute of Museum and Library Services 
(IMLS) is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 
libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America's 
museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant making, 
research, and policy development. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov.
    Current Actions: This Notice proposes renewal of the clearance for 
the web-based form for nominating an organization for the National 
Medal for Museum and Library Service award for the next three years. 
The award is the nation's highest honor for institutions that make 
significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Since 
1994, IMLS has presented the award to institutions that demonstrate 
extraordinary and innovative approaches to community service. Recipient 
institutions are honored at an awards ceremony held virtually when 
necessary and in person in Washington DC when conditions permit. The 
60-Day Notice was published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2021 
(86 FR 1536). One comment was received.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title of Collection: 2022-2024 National Medal for Museum and 
Library Service Nomination Form.
    OMB Control Number: 3137-0097.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Affected Public: Library and Museum applicants.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 175.
    Frequency of Response: Once per year.
    Average Hours per Response: 9.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,575.
    Total Annual Cost Burden: $47,407.50.
    Total Annual Federal Costs: $7,628.25.


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    Dated: April 16, 2021.
Kim Miller,
Senior Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services.
[FR Doc. 2021-08234 Filed 4-20-21; 8:45 am]
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